What are intra-workout carbohydrates?
Intra workout carbohydrates are carbohydrate products used as part of a nutrition plan around training, commonly in a drinkable format.
They are different from a pre-workout stimulant, protein powder or electrolyte only product. Their primary nutritional role is to provide carbohydrate.
Within the Supplement Needs range, Intra Carb+ is specifically formulated around the peri-workout period and is intended to be mixed with water and sipped before and during training. Each serving supplies 25.3g carbohydrate, of which 25g comes from Cluster Dextrin®.
Not every workout requires additional carbohydrate. The decision should account for the duration and demands of the session, previous food intake and the wider daily nutrition plan.
What is Cluster Dextrin®?
Cluster Dextrin® is the branded cyclic dextrin carbohydrate used as the principal carbohydrate ingredient in Intra Carb+.
Each 30.8g serving:
- Cluster Dextrin® cyclic dextrin 25,000mg
- HydroPrime® glycerol powder 2,500mg
- D-Ribose 2,500mg
- Dipotassium Phosphate 500mg
- of which Potassium 225mg
- of which Phosphorus 89mg
- Total carbohydrate 25.3g
- Energy 100 kcal
The current formula is unflavoured and provides 30 servings in a 924g tub.
Why choose Intra Carb+?
25g Cluster Dextrin® per serving
Each serving supplies a clearly disclosed 25g Cluster Dextrin® rather than hiding the carbohydrate source inside a proprietary blend.
Unflavoured format
Intra Carb+ is intentionally unflavoured, making it easier to combine with a flavoured amino-acid or electrolyte product without creating an additional competing flavour. Perfect forstacking with Intra EAA+ and Electrolyte+.
Flexible peri-workout use
The current directions specify mixing one 30.8g serving with approximately 500–700ml water and sipping it before and during training.
Vegan, vegetarian and Halal
Intra Carb+ formula is suitable for vegans and vegetarians and Halal certified.
Intra Carb+ vs Intra EAA+
These are complementary but fundamentally different products.
Intra Carb+
- Carbohydrates
- 25g Cluster Dextrin®
- Unflavoured
- Intra-workout carbohydrate
Intra EAA+
- Essential amino acids
- 14.4g EAAs
- Total BCAAs 12g
- Citrulline Malate 9g
- Taurine 1.5g
- Intra-workout amino acids
The current Intra EAA+ formula provides 14.4g EAAs, including 12g BCAAs, alongside 9g Citrulline Malate and 1.5g Taurine.
Choose Intra Carb+ when...
The priority is a drinkable carbohydrate serving.
Choose Intra EAA+ when...
The priority is an essential-amino-acid-focused peri-workout formula.
Choose a stack when...
The customer specifically wants both product types in one purchase.
Intra Carb+ vs Electrolyte+
Intra Carb+ is carbohydrate led.
Electrolyte+ is hydration/electrolyte led.
The Ultimate Intra Workout Stack has Intra Carb+ at 25.3g carbohydrate per serving, while Electrolyte+ contains potassium, sodium and magnesium sources alongside D-Ribose and creatine monohydrate.
Intra Carb+ vs Cream of Rice
Intra Carb+
- Drink
- Cluster Dextrin®
- Carbohydrates - 25.3g per serving
- Energy 100 kcal per serving
Cream of Rice
- Bowl / food-style powder
- Carbohydrates - 23g per 30g
- Energy 106 kcal per serving
Cream of Rice is currently available in Birthday Cake, Cookie Dough and Salted Caramel and can be prepared hot, cold or in a shaker.
Choose Intra Carb+ if...
You want a carbohydrate drink that can be consumed around training.
Choose Cream of Rice if...
You want a rice-based, food-style carbohydrate serving before or after training.
Intra EAA+ & Intra Carb+ Stack
The current bundle contains one 30 serving Intra EAA+ and one 30 serving Intra Carb+.
The formula combination provides the customer with:
From Intra Carb+:
25g Cluster Dextrin®, 2.5g glycerol powder, 2.5g D-Ribose and dipotassium phosphate.
From Intra EAA+:
14.4g EAAs, including 12g BCAAs, alongside 9g Citrulline Malate and 1.5g Taurine.
Choose this stack when you specifically want both carbohydrates and essential amino acids around training.
Ultimate Intra Workout Stack
The current bundle contains:
Intra Carb+ + Intra EAA+ + Electrolyte+
and currently provides 30 servings of each core powder.
Three separate formulas.
Three different roles.
One intra-workout bundle.
- Intra Carb+ = carbohydrate
- Intra EAA+ = essential amino acids
- Electrolyte+ = electrolyte/hydration focused formula
Do I need intra-workout carbohydrates?
Not necessarily.
An intra-workout carbohydrate product is most relevant when a drinkable carbohydrate serving fits the individual’s nutrition plan.
Consider:
- session length
- training volume
- intensity
- previous meal timing
- total daily carbohydrate intake
- tolerance when training
- whether food or a drink is more practical
- the wider performance goal
Use intra-workout carbohydrates when carbohydrate intake around training is deliberately part of your nutrition plan.
When can Intra Carb+ be used?
The current directions position Intra Carb+ for the peri-workout period, with one serving mixed into 500–700ml water and consumed before and during training.
Ideal for:
- bodybuilding and high-volume resistance training
- functional fitness
- hybrid fitness
- cycling
- running
- marathon preparation
- field sports
- longer conditioning sessions
Carbohydrates and recovery
Carbohydrates contribute to the recovery of normal muscle function after highly intensive and/or long-lasting physical exercise leading to muscle fatigue and depletion of skeletal-muscle glycogen.
Intra Carb+
- 25g Cluster Dextrin®
- Transparent formula
- Unflavoured
- 30 servings
- Designed for the peri-workout period
FAQs
What are intra-workout carbohydrates?
Intra-workout carbohydrates are carbohydrate products used around training, commonly in a drinkable format.
Supplement Needs Intra Carb+ provides 25.3g total carbohydrate per serving, including 25g Cluster Dextrin®.
What is Cluster Dextrin®?
Cluster Dextrin® is the branded cyclic dextrin carbohydrate used as the primary carbohydrate ingredient in Intra Carb+.
Each serving provides 25g.
How many carbohydrates are in Intra Carb+?
Each 30.8g serving provides 25.3g carbohydrate, including 25g Cluster Dextrin®.
How many calories are in Intra Carb+?
The current nutrition panel lists 100 kcal per 30.8g serving.
How do I take Intra Carb+?
The current directions state that one 30.8g serving should be mixed with approximately 500–700ml water and sipped before and during training.
Is Intra Carb+ flavoured?
No. Intra Carb+ is unflavoured so it can be consumed independently or combined with another compatible flavoured product.
Can I mix Intra Carb+ with Intra EAA+?
Yes. The products are available together in the Intra EAA+ and Intra Carb+ Stack.
Can I combine Intra Carb+, Intra EAA+ and Electrolyte+?
Those three products are currently offered together as the Ultimate Intra Workout Stack. Customers should still follow the individual directions and consider whether all three products are appropriate for the session.
What is the difference between Intra Carb+ and Intra EAA+?
Intra Carb+ is carbohydrate focused.
Intra EAA+ is amino acid focused and provides 14.4g essential amino acids per serving alongside other ingredients.
What is the difference between Intra Carb+ and Electrolyte+?
Intra Carb+ provides a dedicated carbohydrate serving.
Electrolyte+ is built primarily around electrolyte and hydration related ingredients.
Is Cream of Rice the same as an intra-workout carbohydrate powder?
No.
Cream of Rice is a rice flour food style carbohydrate product providing 23g carbohydrate per 30g serving.
Intra Carb+ is a drinkable formula based around Cluster Dextrin®.
Do I need intra-workout carbohydrates for every workout?
No. Their relevance depends on the demands of the session, normal food intake and the customer’s wider nutrition plan.
Is Intra Carb+ suitable for vegans?
Yes. The current product page lists it as suitable for vegans and vegetarians and as Halal certified.
Why can Intra Carb+ clump?
The ingredients within the product are hygroscopic, meaning they can absorb moisture from the air. The product should therefore be kept dry and protected from heat and humidity.
Why can Intra Carb+ turn slightly yellow?
The gradual yellow colour development is due to D-Ribose, a reducing sugar. This change should not affect product quality.